This moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse gets a West End transfer to the New London Theatre after two critically acclaimed sell-out seasons at the National Theatre. When his beloved horse Joey is shipped off to the front lines, Albert, still too young to enlist, embarks on a mission to bring him home. The staging is hugely ambitious, using life-size puppets for the horses, but it's mostly very effective and a scene where a tank looms over the terrified beasts is incredibly intense. Marianne Elliott and Tom Morris' production is a genuine classic, packed with terrifying cavalry charges, gruff humour and moments of rich emotion that are more than capable of reducing entire first-year classes (and their teachers) to tears. Ticket deals for War Horse at the New London Theatre are now available.

The National suggests this for children aged 12 and over, but we think it's suitable for kids as young as 10 (so long as you're prepared for them to be completely grief-stricken).

Although this site has been an entertainment venue since at least the mid-19th century, the New London Theatre only opened its doors in 1973, making it one of the West End's newest theatres. The building is sleek and impressive, with a stunning mirrored facade. More about New London Theatre

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War HorseLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 28th March 2009 to 13th February 2016New London Theatre, Drury Lane, Covent Garden, London WC2B |
Same location as War HorseThis moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse gets a West End transfer to the New London Theatre after two critically acclaimed ...More

Women on the Verge of a Nervous BreakdownLondon > Events > Theatre Dates: 17th December 2014 to 9th May 2015Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue, WC2N |
11 minutes from War HorseOlivier-Award winner Tamsin Greig (Episodes, Green Wing, Jumpy, God of Carnage), who made her name as Debbie Aldridge in Radio 4's The Archers, makes her musical ...More

Jar KitchenLondon > Restaurants > British restaurants176 Drury Lane, WC2B |
1 minute from War HorseOpened in early 2015, seasonal British restaurant Jar Kitchen on Drury lane is a welcome addition to the Covent Garden area. The first venture from restaurateurs ...More

The SanctuaryLondon > Leisure > Fitness12 Floral Street, Covent Garden, London WC2E |
4 minutes from War HorseThis day spa exclusively for women is a total pampering experience from the minute you step through the door. Located in bustling Covent Garden you'll soon ...More

Philomena's Irish BarLondon > Nightlife > Pubs40 Great Queen Street, WC2B |
1 minute from War HorsePhilomena's is an Irish themed bar and sports cafe on Great Queen Street, just two minutes walk from Covent Garden tube station. A great place to ...More

The Princess LouiseLondon > Nightlife > Pubs208 High Holborn, Covent Garden, London WC1V |
3 minutes from War HorseThe flagship London pub of Yorkshire's oldest brewery, Samuel Smith, the Princess Louise has been carefully restored to her original Victorian layout complete with snugs, removed ...More

The American Bar at The SavoyLondon > Nightlife > BarsThe Savoy, Strand, WC2R |
1 minute from War HorseDuring The Savoy's £220million refit the American Bar was barely touched, ensuring it stayed true to its traditional, sleek design that is synonymous with the iconic ...More

Beaufort Bar at The SavoyLondon > Nightlife > BarsThe Savoy, Strand, WC2R |
1 minute from War HorseThe second of two bars in The Savoy, the Beaufort Bar is a glamorous affair. The bar continues the hotel's Art Deco theme with plush black ...More

The Congress CentreLondon > Business > Venue Hire23-28 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
5 minutes from War HorseBased at Congress House, the headquarters of the Trades Union Congress, the Congress Centre offers several meeting and conference rooms for hire within an architecturally-renowned Grade ...More

British MuseumLondon > Business > Venue HireGreat Russell Street, Bloomsbury, Bloomsbury, London WC1B |
6 minutes from War HorseIf you wanted to thoroughly explore the British Museum, it would take months, if not years. Over seven millions objects from all over the world are ...More

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War Horseevent > Theatre > DramasDATES28th March 2009 to 13th February 2016VENUENew London TheatreThis moving adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's World War I epic War Horse gets a West End transfer to the New London Theatre after two critically acclaimed sell-out seasons at the National Theatre. When his beloved horse Joey is shipped off to the front lines, Albert, still too young to enlist, embarks on a mission to bring him home. The staging is h... More about this event